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Xerces Society Webinars

 

The Xerces Society hosts webinars and participates in events organized by other organizations. This page lists all the upcoming topics and dates. You can also find updates on our social media and via our enewsletter.

 

Please note that we are accepting remote speaker requests! Depending upon our capacity, we can provide talks through platforms such as Zoom and Google Hangouts. Please fill out our speaker request form here.

 

We also encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Webinars put on by Xerces will be uploaded here after their stated calendar date, and there are many other resources available on our channel, including the Xerces Classroom Series.

Mar 28
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MT/ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT/ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Zoom

Join Rich Hatfield, Xerces Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, to take a deep dive into the reproductive females of bumble bees, including cuckoo bumble bees. We'll primarily look at the solitary phase of the lifecycle, including what is known about where and how they hibernate, and what we know about what it takes to establish a nest and how they select a site. We'll likely have as many questions as answers in this webinar, but please join us for an exploration into the lesser known aspects of bumble bee ecology.

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

Learn more and register here today!


Rich Hatfield - Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Bumble Bee Conservation Lead - Xerces Society
Rich manages all aspects of the Xerces Society’s work on bumble bees. Rich has a master’s degree in conservation biology from San Francisco State University, and he joined the Xerces Society in 2012. While earning his degree, his thesis focused on local- and landscape-level factors that contribute to bumble bee species richness and abundance. He has also investigated native bee pollination in agricultural systems in the Central Valley of California and researched endangered butterflies in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, as well as throughout the Pacific Northwest. In addition to his skills as a research biologist, Rich also has extensive classroom teaching experience with a focus on conservation biology, ecology, and sustainability.

Apr 11
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT/ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MT/ 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM CT/ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Zoom

Have you ever heard of freshwater mussels? These mollusks are considered one the most imperiled groups of animals in the world. They are able to filter gallons of water per day helping to keep our rivers and waterways clean. They have an amazing life history and can be found all over North America, yet we know so little about them. Join Emilie Blevins and Jack Fetters, Xerces Conservation Biologists, as they discuss the value of freshwater mussels to river ecosystems, distribution in North America, and how Xerces plays a role in conservation for these marvelous mollusks.
 

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
 

Learn more and register here today!


Emilie Blevins - Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Freshwater Mussel Lead- Xerces Society
Emilie holds a master's of science in biology from Kansas State University and a bachelor's degree in biology from Berea College. Her professional experience includes more than 10 years working in biological research, conservation, and restoration. Her recent work ranges widely, from surveying for high alpine stoneflies, to snorkeling rivers to observe freshwater mussel populations. In her current role, Emilie also serves as the lead on freshwater mussel conservation work at Xerces.

May 23
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MT/ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT/ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Zoom

Join Xerces pollinator conservation biologist Emily May to learn more about the pollinators that come out to work as others turn in for the evening. Moths, flies, beetles, and other dusk and night-time pollinators can play important roles in pollinating wild and managed plants. Emily will talk about the ecology, diversity, and importance of these hidden pollinators, and how we can best support them in our gardens and communities.

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

Learn more and register here today!
 


Emily May - Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Agricultural Lead - Xerces Society
Emily May is a Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society's Pesticide Program. She received a master's of science in entomology from Michigan State University, and has studied pollinator habitat restoration, bee nesting habits, and the effects of pest management practices on wild bee communities. Her work with Xerces since 2015 has focused on supporting crop pollinators through habitat creation and protecting bees and other beneficial insects from pesticides.